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Today β€” 3 June 2025WPR

Pollinator Protection Package reintroduced in Wisconsin Legislature with bipartisan support

3 June 2025 at 10:00

One Republican lawmaker and a group of Democrats are hoping to protect bees, butterflies and other pollinators in Wisconsin through a series of bills.

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Wisconsin’s first large-scale battery storage system comes online in Kenosha County

3 June 2025 at 10:00

The state’s first large utility-scale battery storage project came online in southeastern Wisconsin this month, providing enough storage to power more than 130,000 homes for four hours.

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Milwaukee man charged with identity theft for allegedly writing letter that led to arrest of man by ICE agents

3 June 2025 at 00:43

A Milwaukee man is facing criminal charges after he admitted to sending letters threatening President Donald Trump under an immigrant's name, telling police his plan was to have the man deported.

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Camel, otters and lynx: Take a trip around Wisconsin to meet the newest baby zoo animals

2 June 2025 at 20:44

Three zookeepers introduced WPR’s β€œWisconsin Today” to the newest additions at their grounds: Canada lynx kittens, a baby camel born at 99 pounds and two North American river otters.

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Federal calls for SNAP data could deter eligible immigrants from applying, advocacy groups say

2 June 2025 at 20:30

The Trump Administration is asking states to more closely watch the citizenship status of people receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But some advocates for immigrant families worry the messaging could hurt people who are eligible for the food assistance.

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Yesterday β€” 2 June 2025WPR

Despite travel season uncertainty, Door County official, business owner express optimism

2 June 2025 at 10:00

Two people in Door County told WPR’s β€œWisconsin Today” what they’re seeing as tourism season is underway amid turmoil from student visa changes, tariffs and fears of a drop in international tourism.

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How to avoid sketchy health care plans, according to a Wisconsin public interest attorney

2 June 2025 at 10:00

People in Wisconsin and across the country are facing a new challenge when searching for health care coverage: a bombardment of telemarketers trying to sell them unregulated coverage, according to Bloomberg.

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